Pulp mill tenders to be called near Prince Albert
Tenders for a multi million dollar pulp mill near Prince Albert may be called by August to start construction in the fall. Project manager M A Campbell of Statler Hurter and Company said the mill, Saskatchewan's first, will be built by Waskesia Forest Products on a site 10 miles northeast of Prince Albert and will employ about 3,000 workers while producing 600 tons of pulp daily. Prairie Publishers Limited has urged the government to ensure a newsprint production mill is included with the project to increase newsprint supply amid quotas.
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Prince Albert
M A. Campbell
Statler Hurter and Company
Montreal
Campbell
Saskatchewan
Waskesia Forest Products 44
PF. G. Campbell
Vancouver
J H. Brockelbank
Prairie Publishers Limited
Canada
Praine
T. C. Douglas
Canadian Daily Newspapers Association
New plant introductions boost Canadian forage research
Experimental Farm at Nappan studies new plant introductions for erosion control on dikes and forage. Tall wheat grass and bluejoint sandgrass show potential for seeding, water meadowgrass grows in wet areas and yields potential protein. Other plants like Yupins and brown pod vetch may join future forage mixes.
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Nappan
Ir. F. S. Warren
Sodium vapor lights trialed on Viscount streets Sask
Saskatchewan Power Corporation installs six 140 watt sodium vapor lamps along Highway 14 and Bangor Avenue in Viscount for a three month trial. The amber lights aim to slow traffic at town entrances and improve efficiency with higher lumens per watt. If unsatisfactory they will be removed after the trial.
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Viscount
Sask
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Power Corporation
Highway 14
Bangor Avenue
T. J. Tallon, Jr
J. L. Campbell
The
Power Corporation
Campbell
Britain’s Raven rocket motor showcased at Westcott exhibit
A prototype of Britain’s Raven rocket motor for upper atmosphere research is displayed at the RAF Research Establishment Westcott. The solid fuel motor, designed for the Geophysical Year 1957, is expected to reach about a hundred miles high with first flight planned at Woomera. It produces 11 500 pounds thrust and burns for 30 seconds, attracting U.S. interest for its handling advantages.
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Britain
R.A F
Westcott
Bicester
Woomera
Australia
United States
Arabia Largest Peninsula Noted In Global Geography
In world geography, Arabia is identified as the largest peninsula. The vast landform is located on the Arabian Peninsula and extends between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
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Arabia
Farmers urged to ensure hay supplies in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan farmers are urged to harvest all available hay to rebuild fodder reserves after a dry season and a harsh winter. R E McKenzie notes reduced grass growth and limited winter grazing value, urging use of road allowances sloughs and grain crops to supplement hay. He stresses stacking early to avoid feed shortfalls and high costs, with the farmer responsible for building reserves for at least two years.
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Saskatchewan
R E. McKenzie
Mr. McKenzie
McKenzie
Pattern Shop The Rocking and Rowing Toy
A description of a safe rocking and rowing toy for children of various sizes. It includes a two sailors at the ends connected by a dowel, and mentions buzzing half moon rockers on a power saw. Instructions note pattern 458 with complete directions for rainbow colored finish. A catalogue offers Outdoor Play Equipment packet P-25 for $1.50 and a free catalogue on request from Homeorkshop Patterns in Vancouver.
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Daddy
Ana
Funny Awit's Quaint Encounters From A Busy Night
A string of humorous vignettes shows a book agent father poll taker and hospital volunteer in thinly sketched scenes. Pokes at family talk daily life and misread notes with punchlines about schooling drinking handwriting and social etiquette.
Adorable children's frock pattern offered by Anne Adams
A vintage sewing notice promotes pattern 4766 from Anne Adams Pattern Dept at 60 Front Street West Toronto. It highlights a cool scoop neckline with contrast bow trim and easy cotton fabrics. Size 6 requires 21 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 35 cents with name address and pattern number to place the order.
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Anne Adams
Department P.P.L
Front Street W
Toronto
Riel Rebellion drawings donated to Saskatchewan Archives
Saskatchewan Archives receives 14 colored lithographs linked to the 1885 Riel Rebellion. Donated by G. M. Bell of Calgary, the set shows battles such as Fish Creek Batoche and Cat Knife Hill. Dr. Lewis Thomas notes their display at Regina’s Museum of Natural History during July.
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Riel
Saskatchewan
Lewis Thomas
Regina
G. M. Bell
Calgary
Albertan
Museum of Natural History
Thomas
Fish Creek
Batoche
Cat Knife Hill
Grip Printing and Publishing Company
Toronto
Illustrated War News
Simple apricot dessert with light lemon whipped cream
Combine one cup apricot puree with one cup sugar and let dissolve. Whip half a cup evaporated milk chilled by cold, add two tablespoons lemon juice to stiffen the whipped milk. Lightly fold in the cold fruit puree for an airy dessert, with or without custard.
Cool scooped-neck pinafore becomes party dress collar add
Readers can transform a pinafore into a party dress by adding a separate collar. Pattern 7186 includes children's sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 with embroidery transfer and directions. Two free patterns printed with the Alice Brooks Needlecraft book for 1956. Send twenty five cents to obtain the pattern and book offer.
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Alice Brooks
Helpful Home Hints for Safe, Bright Living Spaces
A collection of simple kitchen and home tips. Learn to glaze carrots with honey, garnish with parsley for color, and store thumbtacks safely. Avoid scatter rugs at stairs to prevent accidents and prep brushes by soaking in linseed oil before painting.
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Rome
Italy
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
U.K
the Pattern Shop
Jack Tar Rocker
Lth
B.C
Moocher
Jfashions
Les Carroll
Alice Bree
Household Arts Department
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